1. All There is to know about High School Registration
Butler High School

2. The Registration Card
Each student must sign up for enough classes to fill 8 class periods
8 is the magic number!!
Fill out the card in PENCIL ONLY!!!!
Every student must sign up for English, Math, Social Studies, and Science.
Every student must sign up for Health/PE and other electives
You must choose 4 alternates (2 A/B and 2 4X4).

3. 4X4 vs. A/B Day 4X4 classes meet every day for one semester
A/B classes meet every other day for the whole year
Must be chosen in A/B day pairs

4. English
Look at your 7th Grade Reading EOG Score on the label in the corner
Two Choices: English 1 or English 1 Honors
Most students will take English 1
If you scored a level 1,2, or 3 on the Reading EOG
English 1 Honors:
Recommended for level 4 or 5 on Reading EOG
need to be highly responsible, self-motivated, have good study skills, and enjoy reading
EL students- Ms. Belous will help you choose

5. Math For students currently in Standard Math 8 or Math 8 Honors Only:
If you scored a level 1,2, or 3 on Math EOG place two Xs beside Foundations of NC Math 1/Math 1
If you scored a level 4 or 5 on the Math EOG and are currently making an A or B- place one X beside NC Math 1
EL students- Ms. Belous will help you choose

6. Math For students currently in Math 1:
Put an X beside NC Math II UNLESS…
You are currently in NC Math I and are making an A, put an X beside NC Math II Honors
Two choices- 4X4 or A/B Day Schedule

7. Social Studies Every student will take World History
If you currently have an A in Social Studies and did well on the reading EOG, you can choose to put an X beside World History Honors instead

8. Science Most students will put an X by Earth/Environmental Science
UNLESS, you currently have an A in Science and did well on the math EOG- you can choose to put an X beside Earth/Environmental Science Honors instead
Two choices- 4X4 or A/B Day Schedule
If you are currently in NC Math I and making an A, put an X beside Biology I Honors
Must put an X beside both Math II Honors and Biology I Honors
Will take AP Environmental Science in 11th grade

9. Butler Academy of Health Sciences (BAOHS)
Anyone interested in a career in health sciences can choose to apply for the Health Sciences Academy
Must be hardworking and motivated
See Mrs. Brown for an application
Hands-on learning and internship opportunities
Must take specific courses that will be automatically scheduled for you if you are accepted (PLTW Biomedical Sciences)
Visit butleraohs.weebly.com for more information
Must enter in 9th grade and complete the program throughout high school years

10. Electives Health and Physical Education is already marked for you
Now, count your number of Xs on the front of your card (including Health/PE). Subtract that number from 8. This is the number of electives you have left to choose.

11. Electives
Ex 1: If you have a total of 6 Xs you have two elective classes to choose
You can choose two 4X4 electives OR two A/B classes
Ex 2: If you have a total of 5 Xs you have three elective classes to choose
You can choose three 4X4 electives OR
You can choose one 4X4 elective and two A/B electives
Ex 3: If you chose A/B Math II Honors or Earth/Environ Science Honors on A/B schedule you MUST pair it with an A/B day elective
You can choose one A/B elective and two 4X4 electives
Three A/B electives

12. World Languages
At least 2 years of the same language recommended for college admission (most want more)
Butler Offers:
Spanish
French
If you are currently in Spanish I, you should sign up for Spanish II
Two choices: 4X4 or A/B Day
Remember, if you choose A/B day it must have a partner
Everyone else interested in a foreign language should choose level I of that language.
If you are a native speaker of Spanish and want to take that course- you can choose Spanish I for Native Speakers or choose French I

13. CTE Career Clusters
If you are interested in any of the following careers it would be a great idea to select the attached course to learn more about that career.
There will be classes you take each year of school associated with your chosen career cluster.
Career Cluster
Course
Information Technology
Multimedia & Webpage Design
Architecture & Engineering
Drafting- Architecture I
Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising I
Academy of Health Science
PLTW Biomedical Sciences (will automatically be scheduled if accepted)
Marketing & Hospitality
Marketing or Sports and Entertainment Marketing I
General Management & Finance
Principles of Business & Finance
Interior Design
Interior Design I

14. Performing Arts All on A/B schedule
If you are currently taking Band or Orchestra and wish to continue, put an X beside Concert Band or Concert Orchestra Intermediate
If you play percussion in band currently, select Percussion Ensemble
Write down the instrument you play and Mr. Lail must initial your card
Marching Band is an after school activity
Interested in Chorus or Theatre Arts- select beginning level

15. Visual Arts Everyone wanting to take art choose Visual Arts- Beginning
Contemporary Crafts and Design- using a variety of art materials (clay, metal, fabric, etc.)
Ceramics and Photography each require $60 lab fee

16. Electives Continued
JROTC I requires you to wear a uniform once a week and has other appearance standards
Physical Education Electives
Only choose one in this box
Does not take the place of Health/PE

17. alternates Elective choices are NOT guaranteed
You must choose two 4X4 electives and two A/B electives as your alternates. (classes you have not already selected)
Write your alternates in the box.
There is a good chance you will end up with one of your alternates so only choose classes you are interested in taking.

18. Now count!! Count your class periods (Xs) Remember!
Foundations of NC Math I/Math I counts as 2 periods
Any A/B class must have a partner (must have even number of A/B classes)
You should have at LEAST 5 Xs on the front side of your card. The MAX you should have on the front is 6 Xs.
You should have 8 Xs total!!!
You should also have 4 alternates written in the “Alternates” box.

19. Returning your card Monday, January 28 NO EXCEPTIONS
Your card is due to your homeroom teacher by
Monday, January 28
NO EXCEPTIONS
Make sure you review your card with your parent/guardian.
You and a parent/guardian must sign the bottom of the card before you turn it in.
If you do not turn in a completed card, Mrs. Brown or another counselor will choose your classes for you.

20. Butler Open House
January 24
6:00-7:30

21. mhmscounseling.weebly.com More Information
This PowerPoint along with a link to the High School Course Planning Guide are on the webpage below for you to access with your parents. Click the Registration tab at the top. It will help you complete your card at home.
mhmscounseling.weebly.com

22. Questions??